First, write the receiving address on the capsule (optional: return address) or use our address stickers: LINK TBD. Then bring your capsule to the nearest exit node, put your capsule in and call the nearest switching node with the phone provided at the node.

First, write the receiving address on the capsule (optional: return address) or use our address stickers: LINK TBD. Then bring your capsule to the nearest exit node, put your capsule in and call the nearest switching node with the phone provided at the node.

Concept

After outstanding success of *Silkroad* (ger. "Seidenstrasse") at 30C3, 31C3, Camp15 and 32C3, the project will return with *Silkroad V5* at 33c3. This year, we'll not only do a star topology with no vaccuum cleaners at the nodes. Every Station got a Numpad for entering the destination nodes ID. The route will be figured out automatically and then off it goes.
If this fails station has its own field telephone for announcing capsules, it'll be pulled by a vaccuum cleaner at the central node.

We are current plan includes 2 switching nodes located in the hackcenter and at the first floor (below Hall 1). Multiple exit nodes will be located at the hackcenter for different assemblys (interested? send us a mail!), you can also find exit nodes at "Foyer Hall 1" and "Foyer Hall 2". All switching and exit nodes are capable of sending and recieving capsules to every other station.

In years where net neutrality is important, we had to follow our competitors and provide you some "special services" on our "Datenautobahn". More information later.

Architecture

There are two types of nodes: switching nodes and exit nodes.

Switching nodes are points where multiple pipes arrive and where people feel like performing the switching functions. Feel free to visit us and help us switching packets (you'll find us, just follow the yellow tubes!).

Exit nodes can be at any place in the building and can be used to send and recieve capsules. We'll provide you information howto send capsules at every station.

Numpad Usage

Enter "B" to set the location and then the destination-ID.
Enter # to send it to it's destination.

Remember: Routing is currently in debugging it may not work correctly.
There can't be two routes at the same time, since it's centraliced to 4 vaccuums.

As of 30.12.2016 03:19, the Numpad won't get you anywhere. The automatic routing still got issues.

Destionation Node IDs

Destination

ID

Seidenstraße / Silkroad.onion

01

Spacestation

02

Eingang / Entrance

03

Sendezentrum

04

Wizzard

05

Kidspace

06

Coffeenerds

07

Lounge

08

Foodhacker

09

Monolith

10

Netplan

Silkroad V5 RC1:

Adressing Scheme

Each exit node is adressed by its switching node designation plus its pipe number. Each switching node handles its pipe numbering as it sees fit. Re-numbering is strongly discouraged, if pipes fail or are shut down, just leave its number dormant.

Naming Convention

The basic adressing scheme consists of the Switch Node Number followed by a : and the Endpoint Pipe Number at this node. e.g. 23: 42 (meaning: switching node No. 23, Endpoint No. 42). A barcode representation of the basic adressing scheme should be developed. Additionally, memorable naming is allowed, at least if the switching node is operated by humans.

Organisation

Attendance

Apparently buildup is starting at ~19.12

If you want to help building the Seidenstrasse, do not hastitate to contact us.
Try #seidenstrasse on irc.hackint.org or our Mailinglist seidenstrasse AT lists.chaos-inkl.de

How to make your own capsule

Everyone who wants to participate should build their own capsules. Please post your pictures, drawings, instructions and experiences here as inspiration for others.

Important: Capsules without light will not be allowed in the system! Attach at least one LED to each capsule, so stuck capsules are visible. No exceptions!

3D Files

How to send a capsule

All Capsules have to be certified with an C5 Certificate (for Capsule Certification call: TBA)

First, write the receiving address on the capsule (optional: return address) or use our address stickers: LINK TBD. Then bring your capsule to the nearest exit node, put your capsule in and call the nearest switching node with the phone provided at the node.